Barbara Fredman, President of Granger Paths

Granger Paths is a project I believe will have many benefits for our community.

Multi-use paths reduce traffic, provide cleaner air, allow you to interact with neighbors and improve property values.

Just imagine you and your child having the pleasure of walking or biking along a safe path to the library, school, stores or to a friend's without fear of cars.

Bret Yoder, Website Maintainer of Granger Paths. Customer Service, Clearwater Logistics, Inc.

Paths, trails, and sidewalks provide social benefits and can be constructed so as to minimize impacts to natural resources. Paths and trails within a community offer community members recreational opportunities close to home. Impervious paths and trails are well-sited for biking or rollerblading, and they are wheelchair-friendly. Impervious sidewalks provide safe spaces for chatting with neighbors and for walkers on foot, and with strollers. They also have health benefits for community members. Pedestrian-friendly options in neighborhoods provide opportunities for people to begin and continue to exercise.

Jeffery T. Ballard, Board Member of Granger Paths. RLA, ASLA, LEED AP Senior Landscape Architect, Danch Harner, Inc.

When I moved to Granger three years ago, I didn't realize that I would be held captive by my subdivision. I grew up in rural Niles, Michigan in the 70's & 80's. We didn't worry about traffic congestion and my parents surely didn't worry about me riding my bike to a friends house. I won't let my daughter ride her bike on the roads in Granger, it's too dangerous...no other way to put it. I want her to have the freedom I felt when I was a kid...get on your bike and go! It's funny how, as a community grow, it can become smaller without proper means for people to stay connected, get out and be active, and be safe. Multi-use pathways are a provend way to facilitate community...I've designed other trail systems in communities across our state and I've seen the benefits first hand. Multi-use paths create community by building relationships through the prople that use them. They can increase the health of our youth and promote safety. That's why I try and lend time and energy to the cause of Granger Paths.

Posi Tucker, Board Member of Granger Paths. Counselor, Elkhart Career Center.

I first read with interest about the Granger Paths project in the Inside Granger I first read with interest about the Granger Paths project in the Inside Granger magazine and decided to look into this unique plan. My initial interest stemmed from the idea that there is a group of women in the Granger area with whom I frequently walk, especially in the summer.  I knew there were very few walking paths in our area and that is why we usually drive to Notre Dame and walk around the two lakes.  The six of us live in 3 different housing developments and I thought it would be so wonderful to be able to walk around our areas without having to walk in the street since we don’t have sidewalks.  So the idea of a series of paths and bridges to connect all of the Granger developments sounded like a fabulous idea with which to become involved. So I joined. You have to understand that I have never joined a committee that I didn’t know at least one person; so this was a first for me.  I have so enjoyed getting to know all of the members and the different reasons they have become involved and their passion about seeing this project through to fruition.  I have also gained much knowledge about how “jumping through all the hoops” plays such an integral part in the process and learning about all the state and county agencies that are involved and the lengthy period of time it will take to get the job done…(I hope in my lifetime). To watch the 5k Run/Walk evolve has been wonderful; to observe the interest from many Granger residents has been encouraging; it has brought the business people, the places of worship, and the residents together – a positive, cooperative effort which will continue to grow and gain momentum and someday we can look back and know we had a part in getting it done.

Diana Snyder, Secretary of Granger Paths

I am in Granger Paths because I feel Granger needs safe multi-paths to connect subdivisions to schools, libraries, ball fields, churches and the business district. I also think our community needs a safe pathway for walking, running, and biking for those of us who enjoy those activities and to encourage exercise in our community. Less travel by car could improve our air quality.

Mike Butler, Board Member of Granger Paths. Pastor, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.

'In our hustle and bustle world, what better way to slow down and enjoy our community than by walking or cycling to any number of Granger destinations--churches, stores, ballfields, schools, different neighborhoods. Saving gas and increasing fitness, along with growing sense of community between all of our neighborhoods, are but a few of the benefits for having multi-use paths throughout Granger.'

Andy McGrail, 5K Run/Walk Director of Granger Paths.

I am committed to Granger Paths because we need an alternative to the automobile to get around our neighorhoods. We need to be more health conscious. We need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We need to build out community and this is one way I feel we can do that. I want to give back and leave something good behind.

Donald Maylath, Board Member of Granger Paths.

Having lived in different cities of the country, I have observed the most desirable and valued communities for "the good lifestyle" (and associated high property values) have parks, pathways and outstanding schools. Granger has the educational system covered but sure needs help on pathways and parks. So, it's time to put together pathways for joggers and bicyclist to safely travel around Granger for personal health and fuel conservation. Wouldn't it be great to walk or bike to our diverse retail establishments ?

Waylon Peterson, Vice of President of Granger Paths. Senior Vice President TCU Investment, Trust and IRA Services

I believe the pathways in Granger are vital to the safety of our children, the increased economic prosperity of our region, and the building of a stronger community. I am confident that they will increase our property values and help attract and retain young professionals that so often leave Indiana.

Gary Bobcoke, Board Member of Granger Paths. Corporate Pilot, Quality Dining.

I support Granger Paths because I feel that multi-use pathways and greenways say so much about the communities that invest in them. I travel extensively in my work and the most progressive, environmentally friendly and active cities and towns all seem to have some sort of greenway and/or trail system. I enjoy living in Granger, having moved here several years ago and just feel that our community could really benefit from the projects that Granger Pathways promotes. So I joined !

Rob Nelson, Treasurer of Granger Paths. Vice President and Portfolio Manager, 1st Source Corporation Investment Advisors, Inc.

Connecting families, neighborhoods, schools, and businesses through paths and walkways is a great way to improve our community and the value of our homes. My children would love to have paths that go outside our neighborhood and allow us walking and riding access to playgrounds, libraries and stores. In the communities we've visited and lived we're always enjoyed paths and sidewalks to allow us to get around without getting in the car.